Because of Fluctuations in the Environment, Such as Depletion of Food

question 44

Multiple Choice

Because of fluctuations in the environment, such as depletion of food supply or an outbreak of disease, a population may periodically experience a rapid and marked decrease in the number of individuals, leading to a form of genetic drift. What is this form of genetic drift called?

• A) a founder effect
• B) migration
• C) gene flow
• D) a genetic bottleneck

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